Norton v. Allen

Citations

• 69 Ill. 306

Syllabus

<p>Confession of judgment—practice as to letting in defense. In the exercise of equitable jurisdiction by courts of law over confessions of judgment by warrant of attorney, the court may set aside such judgments, in whole or in part, to let in a defense to the merits. But the rights of the parties can be as fully protected by staying all proceedings and letting the judgment stand as a security until the merits of the defense are heard and determined. If the defense is successful, the judgment will then be set aside, otherwise continue in force. .</p>